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Sorakaya Chutney - Bottle gourd Chutney

Bottle gourd is rich in iron, Vitamin C, zinc and Magnesium . It helps to reduce fatigue and used for treating indigestion and ulcer. This vegetable is rich in fibre and recommended for diabetic patients. Bottle gourd is known as 'Sorakaya' in telugu and 'Sorakkai' in tamil.Sorakaya pachadi alias Bottle gourd chutney can be served as a side dish to Idli and Dosa. It can also be served with Rice. I prefer to serve it with dosa. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Sorakaya pachadi.

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cook Time : 5 mins

Ready in : 15 minsYields : 2 servings

Ingredients:Table 1:

Oil

1 tsp

Mustard

1/4 tsp

Red Chilly

4

Asafoetida powder

pinch

Chana Dal

1 tsp

Tamarind

1/2 tsp

Jaggery

1 tbsp

Shredded Coconut

2 tbsp

Salt

bottle gourd chopped

1 Cup

Table 2: For Tempering

Oil

1 tbsp

Mustard

1/4 tsp

Curry leaves

2

Urad dhal

1/2 tsp

Instructions:

Wash and chop bottle gourd into small pieces.

Cook bottle gourd by adding enough water to immerse. cook till it turns soft and tender.